East Sandwich, MA vs Plymouth, MA

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than East Sandwich, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. East Sandwich scores 138 compared to 125 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Sandwich can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Sandwich is $1,556/month compared to $1,701/month in Plymouth — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while East Sandwich has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($426,000 vs $651,900).

Median household income in East Sandwich is $128,750 compared to $72,639 in Plymouth (+77.2%). While East Sandwich is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Sandwich spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 50°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 44.7" in East Sandwich.